Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 39551, Joseph Frost, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Frost, Joseph
S.39551
CONTENTS

Apr to be referred. see letter to April 1829 to R. Temple.
W. H. Smith Sept 24/53
(2,8144)
Vermont.
Joseph Frost, U: Jacks private R t Massachusetts line
in the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont, at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence the 13 th of April, 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24 th of Sept r 1818, and sent to Thos. Hammond, Esq r Rutland. Vt. Columbiana
Arrears to 4th of Sept r 1818. due 22/30. 37.86 Semi-annual all ce ending 4 th Mar 1819. 48.00
1 year $85.86
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
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Joseph Frost
Thomas Hammond, Esq.; assistant judge - Rutland county Court, Vermont. Found on Mass  ts roll Col: Michael Jackson's reg t . for 9 months.
The judge is desired to certify, under the seal of the Court, that he is sa- -tisfied the applicant is in indigent circum- -stances, and needs the support of his country.

I Joseph Frost of Mountholly in the County of Rutland and State of Vermont, of the age of sixty years, being duly sworn do declare before thee - That a few days after the battle of Concord 1775, I enlisted into Capt. Henry Farnwell's company, Col. Prescott's Regiment of the Massachusetts line, to serve for eight months, and immediately joined my company at Cambridge, and served the full term of eight months in said company as a soldier and was I again enlisted into the same  Capt. Moore's company in the same Regiment to serve for one year, and after the British Troops evacuated Boston in 1776, we marched to New York, and were discharged in the Highlands in the State of New York about the 1. Jan. 1777, having served the full term of one year & eight months as a soldier against the common enemy. I did not receive a written discharge as I recollect, if I did I have lost it. I was in the battle of Bunker Hill. In the campaign of 1777 I was in the militia service three months, & was at the taking of Burgoyne - I further say that in 1778 I enlisted into Capt. Cleveland's company Col. Jackson's Regiment of the Massachusetts line, to serve for nine months - That I served as a soldier in said company the full term of my enlistment and was discharged at Fishkill in March 1779. There was eight of us included in one discharge, and the last I knew of it, it was in the hand of Henry Davis who was one of the eight, and I know not whether he is now living, or whether said discharge is in existence I further say that I am a resident citizen of the United States - That I have resided in Mountholly afore? about twenty years last past - That I never received a pension from the United States - That I am poor, and from my reduced circumstances in life, I am in need of assistance from my country for support - and further say not
Subscribed & sworn this 13. th April 1818, before me
Joseph Frost
Thos. Hammond - Atty. Judge of Rutland Cy. Court

I John Crowley of Mountbally Upper said being duly sworn do depose that when I am well acquainted with Joseph Frost who made the foregoing declaration and know him to be a man of fair character & a credible witness
John Crowley
Subscribed & sworn this 13. Apr. 1818, before me }
Thos Hammond Ass t Judge of Peelard County Court

State of Vermont
I Thomas Hammond one of the Judges of Rutland County Court do certify, that I am satisfied the foregoing named Joseph Hart, an applicant for a pension, served in the revolutionary war as a soldier against the common enemy especially to his foregoing declaration and from his reduced circumstances he is in good and just claim to the same. In confirmation whereof I certify the foregoing evidence in his case & the proceedings had thereon in conformity to an act of Congress entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war" passed 18. March 1818.
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and here cause the seal of said Court to be hereunto affixed at Rutland this 13. April 1818
Thos Hammond
State of Vermont
I Robert Brattle Clerk of Rutland County Court do certify that the Hon. Thomas Hammond who subscribed the above certificate is one of the Judges of said Court - and that I have affixed the seal of said Court to these presents by order of said Judge at Rutland this 13. Ap. 1818
R Brattle

Joseph Frost
His property $358.50 He owes 137. 221.50
2844.
Sept 1818
March 1819
Not alive

STATE OF VERMONT, } Rutland County, ss. }
On this 27 th day of June 1820
personally appeared before the County court for said county of Rutland in open court, (said court being a court of record, agreeably to the laws of this state, having the power of fine and imprisonment, &c.) Joseph Frost aged 62 years, resident in Mt. Holly in said county of Rutland who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth,
on his oath declare, that he served in the revolutionary war, as follows: in Capt. Moore's Co. Col. Perrott's Regt. of Mass. one year in 1776 - and nine months in 1777 in Capt. Newland's Co. Col. A. Jackson's Regt.
that he made his original declaration on the 13 th day of April 1818
has received a Pension Certificate, No. 2844 And I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818; - and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.
About 50 acres of land on the mountains in Mt. Holly - 1 pr. cattle - 2 cows - 2 heifers - 1 pig - 1 plow - 1 chain - 1 hoe - 1 rake - 1 old plow - 1 old shoveling knife - 1 ax - 1 old hand saw - 1 broken auger - 4 or 5 old chains - 1 old table - 1 pot - 1 broken tea kettle - 1 broken fire pail kettle - 1 skink kettle - 1 pr. shovels & forks - 1 pr. broken and irons - 6 knives & forks - 3 or 4 earthenware plates - 1 pewter plates - 2 or 3 white broken bowls - 1 doz. iron spoons - my occupation is that of a householder, but from age & infirmity I am unable to labor but little. I have a wife named Sarah aged 58 years in poor health. I have had 15 children, three of whom are now residing with me, to wit, Sylvia aged 16 years Lydia aged 14 years & Freedom aged 11 years - the oldest is in a decline, the 2 youngest in good health - I have nothing of course any other than what is in debt to the amount of one hundred thirty seven dollars.
Sworn to and declared on the 27 th day of June 1820 before said court.
R. Pierpont CLERK.
STATE OF VERMONT, } Rutland County, ss. }
I, Robt. Pierpont clerk of the County court for the county of Rutland do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath, and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said court: - And I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is Three hundred fifty eight 50 / 100 - dollars.
That he is in debt to the amt. of one hundred thirty seven dollars.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said court, at Rutland this 27 th day of June 1820
R. Pierpont

39 5 51 REVY INVALID.
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File No. 39,551
Joseph Frost Dr. Rev. Frost
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 3 , Page 179
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Know all men by these presents that I, Ephraim Frost of Mendon Holly in the County of Rutland Vermont one of the sons of Joseph Frost late of Mendon Holly aforesaid do hereby constitute & appoint W. H. Smith of Rutland in said County my true & lawful attorney for me in my name as and of Joseph Frost for to inquire for & receive from the Pension Department & any other Department at Washington any & all moneys, claims of and the interest thereof by himself or any substitute who may appoint any & all such & other deeds in said Department relating to the revolutionary services of my father who was a pensioner of the United States under the act of Congress of March 18 1818 and to do any other matter or thing by himself or any agent & attorney as may appoint that I could do if personally present - hereby giving & said power and authority to act for me in said matter - In witness whereof I have here set my hand & seal at Rut land aforesaid the 5th day of August 1853
In presence of Martin G. Emery } Ezekiel Preston } Ephraim Frost
State of Vermont Rutland County ss Rutland Augt 5, 1853 Then personally appeared the Ephraim Frost & acknowledged the foregoing power of attorney to be his act & deed - Before me Martin G. Emery Justice Peace

I, Ephraim Frost of Mt. Holly Vermont of lawful age and desire to say that I am one of the sons of Ephraim Frost late of Mt. Holly deceased who in his life time was a prisoner of the U.S. under the act of March 18, 1818. And that his mother is deceased.
Ephraim Frost
Mrs. F. Salicac before me Aug. 5 1853 Martin G. Emery Interp.

STATE OF VERMONT, } RUTLAND, S. S. COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE
I, Edward D. Hopkins  E. D. Lony Clerk of the County Court for the County of Rutland, being a court of record and having a seal, as hereto attached, do certify that
Martin G. Brewster Esq. was, at the date of the paper writings to which this is attached, and now is, a JUSTICE OF THE PEACE within and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified; that his commission is dated the thirtieth day of November, Anno Domini, one thousand eight hundred and fifty three and expires the thirtieth day of November next: and that his signature to the foregoing jurat and certificate is genuine; and that the said paper writings are executed and acknowledged according to the laws of this State, and are in due form.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of Court, at Rutland, this 5 th day of August Anno Domini, one thousand eight hundred and fifty- three
E. D. Lony Clerk.

Rutland Vt. Augt 13. 1853
Sir:
In with forward the form of ally. of Joseph Frost one of the sons of Joseph Frost. And under it beg leave to inquire for Joseph Frost - Private of the Mass Continental line, who was placed on the pension roll June 30. 1818 under act of 1818 at 84. And dropped from the roll under act May 1. 1820 -
Will the Department please inform me, for how much service S. H. Frost declared & when that service was as claimed, & under what officer, and where was the service performed - Does there exist his declaration sustained by evidence. Was it by parol proof & if so by whom, if by records, from what officer - And do the rolls & records of the Department show the service of Joseph, if so when & how much & under whom - And any other information of S. H. service that the rules of your office permit to be communicated -
This information is desired to enable the representation of Joseph to present & prosecute their claims for further allowances. Has any claim been made on behalf of Joseph for pension since 1818? - Very Respectfully Yours O. S. Smith W. H. Smith

Joseph Fiach
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STATE OF VERMONT, Rutland County, ss.
On this 5 day of Feby 18 29 personally appeared before the Supreme court for said county of Rutland in open court, (said court being a court of record, agreeably to the laws of this state, having the power of fine and imprisonment, &c.) Joseph Frost resident in said county, aged 71 years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the acts of Congress, of the 18th March, 1818, and the 1st of May, 1820; that he the said Joseph enlisted for the term of one year on the death in the year 1776 in the State of Massachusetts in the company commanded by Captain Moor in the regiment commanded by Colonel Percott in the line of the State of Massachusetts on the continental establishment ; that he continued to serve in the said corps ( or vessel ) until the spring of 1777 when he was discharged from the service, in Fishkill in the State of New York that his name has been placed on the pension list, and dropped therefrom on account of his property.
And, in pursuance of the act of 1st May, 1820, I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March, 1818, and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent, thereby, so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of congress, entitled, "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts due to me; nor have I any income, other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed—
50 acres of land in St. Nelly 1 p. 4 year old cattle 2 cows - 1 heifer two years old - 2 pigs - 1 chain 1 hoe 1 axe 1 sythe 1 shaving knife 1 saw 6 chains 1 table 3 kettles 1 pot 1 p. thence & tongs 1 p. and iron 6 knives & forks - a few plates bowls spoons & basins - The furniture is poor & nearly worn out
That, since the exhibition of my first schedule, no the following changes have been made in my property, except raising a little grain & meat for the use & support of my family my occupation is that of a farmer, but am so old I cannot work much. My wife Joanna aged 66 is so infirm from falling down cellar 2 years ago that she goes on crutches & is unable to labor. I live with my son in law Samuel Silas Cole who tills my land & supports me & my wife Joseph Frost
Sworn to, and declared, on the 5 day of Feby 18 29 before said Court.
R. Peipoun CLERK.
I Robert Peipoun Clerk of do hereby certify that it appears to the satisfaction of the Court, that the said Joseph Frost did serve in the Revolutionary War, as stated in the preceding declaration against the common enemy, for the term of nine months, under one engagement, on the continental establishment. I also certify that the foregoing oath, and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the records of the said Court; and I do further certify, that in the opinion of the said Court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is Four hundred & thirty nine dollars, and cents ,
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this 5 day of Feby 18 29
R. Peipoun
Clerk of the Court of the County of Rutland